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Process service · West · United States

Nevada Process Server

Service of process in all 17 Nevada counties by process servers licensed by the Nevada Private Investigators Licensing Board.

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TIME TO SERVE
120 days
PROCESS SERVERS
Licensed
COUNTIES
17

Who may serve

Licensed process servers

Licensed by the PI Licensing Board

Abode service

Suitable age and discretion

A resident who is not an adverse party

Time to serve

120 days

From filing (NRCP 4(e))

Time to answer

21 days

After service

Overview

Process Server in Nevada: How Service of Process Works

Nevada is one of the few states that licenses process servers. Anyone in the business of serving process must be licensed by the Private Investigators Licensing Board under NRS chapter 648, which requires being at least 21, two years of process serving experience and proof of insurance. Under the Nevada Rules of Civil Procedure, papers can be left at the home with a resident of suitable age and discretion, and a summons must be served within 120 days of filing.

Who may serve

Who Can Serve Legal Papers in Nevada

Any person 18 or older who is not a party may serve a summons, but anyone who engages in the business of serving process must be licensed by the Nevada Private Investigators Licensing Board under NRS 648.060.

A licensed process server must be at least 21, have at least two years of process serving experience (or the equivalent the Board accepts) and maintain insurance. Sheriffs and constables also serve process.

Typical documents include summonses and complaints, divorce and custody papers, eviction notices, subpoenas and protection orders.

Proof you receive

The licensed server signs a declaration or affidavit of service stating how, when and where service was made, and includes their license number.

Our services

Our Nevada Process Serving Services

01

Licensed process service statewide

Service in all 17 counties by servers licensed under NRS 648, with declarations that include their license number.

02

Las Vegas and Clark County

Fast service across the Las Vegas valley, including resorts, gated communities and businesses.

03

Reno, Carson City and rural Nevada

Service in Washoe County, Carson City and Nevada's rural counties.

The rules

Nevada Service of Process Rules

The Nevada rules and statutes that matter most for service:

RuleWhat it covers
NRS 648.060Process servers must be licensed
NRS 648.110License requirements, including age 21 and experience
NRCP 4.2(a)Personal, abode and agent service
NRCP 4(e)Serve within 120 days of filing
NRCP 4.4Alternative service and publication by court order
NRCP 12(a)21 days to answer

Service methods

How to Serve Legal Documents in Nevada

From the first choice to the last resort, with the rule that allows each one.

1

Personal delivery

First choice

Delivering a copy of the summons and complaint to the defendant personally.

NRCP 4.2(a)(1)
2

Abode service

Standard alternative

Leaving copies at the defendant's dwelling or usual place of abode with a person of suitable age and discretion who lives there and isn't an adverse party.

NRCP 4.2(a)(2)
3

Service on an agent

If an agent is authorized

Delivering copies to an agent authorized by appointment or by law.

NRCP 4.2(a)(3)
4

Alternative service or publication

By court order

When normal methods are impracticable, the court can order another method, including publication.

NRCP 4.4

Courts

Nevada Courts for Civil Cases

Contact details for the courts that handle most civil litigation in the state.

Federal Court

U.S. District Court for the District of Nevada (Las Vegas)

Lloyd D. George U.S. Courthouse, 333 Las Vegas Boulevard South, Las Vegas, NV 89101

(702) 464-5400M-F: 8:30 AM–5:00 PM

Court website
State Supreme Court

Nevada Supreme Court

201 South Carson Street, Carson City, NV 89701

(775) 684-1600M-F: 8:00 AM–5:00 PM

Court website
Family Law Court

Nevada District Courts (Family Division) — By County

Family law matters are handled at the county District Court level; see each county's page for its exact courthouse address

Varies by countyM-F: 8:00 AM–5:00 PM (typical)

Court website

Statewide reach

Process Server Coverage in Every Nevada County

Process service in every Nevada county, 17 in all. Choose a region, then click any county to view its courts and local service details.

Southern Nevada

4 counties
01Clark County
02Nye County
03Lincoln County
04Esmeralda County

Every assignment is completed under this state's rules of civil procedure and returned with a sworn proof of service for your court.

Good to know

Serving Court Papers in Nevada: What to Know

Check the license

Nevada process servers are licensed by the Private Investigators Licensing Board; using an unlicensed business can create problems with service.

Not an adverse party

For abode service, the person receiving the papers must live there and must not be an adverse party in the case.

120 days

Serve within 120 days of filing, or ask the court for an extension before the deadline passes.

Las Vegas and Reno

Clark and Washoe counties handle most of Nevada's civil caseload, each with its own court procedures.

FAQs

Process Server Nevada: Frequently Asked Questions

Can't find your answer? Call 855-505-9155.

Do process servers need a license in Nevada?

Yes. Anyone in the business of serving process must be licensed by the Nevada Private Investigators Licensing Board under NRS chapter 648, which requires being at least 21, two years of experience and insurance.

Can someone else at my house accept papers for me in Nevada?

Yes. Under NRCP 4.2(a)(2), papers can be left at your home with a person of suitable age and discretion who lives there and isn't an adverse party.

How long do I have to serve a lawsuit in Nevada?

120 days from filing the complaint, under NRCP 4(e), unless the court extends the time.

I was served in Nevada. How long do I have to answer?

Generally 21 days after service. Don't wait: deadlines in Nevada courts run from the date of service, so get legal advice early.

How much does a process server cost in Nevada?

Prices in Nevada depend on where the person is, from Carson City to Rural Northeast Nevada, how fast you need it, how many attempts it takes and whether we need to find a new address first. You get a fixed quote before we start.

Sources and further reading

This page is general information, not legal advice. Court rules change, so we confirm current requirements for every assignment.

Need a Process Server in Nevada?

Send us the documents and the address. We'll confirm cost and timing before we start.

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